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July 12, 2016 · Leave a Comment

Farmer-Approved Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork

I have tried three, yes THREE different pulled pork recipes in as many weeks searching for a delicious, EASY, and nourishing recipe.

I LOVE when my slow-cooker makes my meals for me, and even better when it comes out kid and farmer-approved. I think this recipe is a winner. The combination of the seasonings and the sweetness of the honey (ours is straight from the Sandhills of Nebraska) leads to a perfect flavor and meat that was falling apart before I even got to it with my forks to shred it. Pair it with some of my homemade coleslaw and you have a tasty meal!

Right now during planting season, and again during harvest, if you have some to-go ...
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June 25, 2016 · Leave a Comment

Health from the Inside

What IF we could measure our internal health??

A conversation with a thin friend recently led me to ponder—what if instead of measuring our weight, a scale could measure our overall heath??

This friend said to me “I am thin, I don’t need Shakeology.” That statement was a little crazy to me, because if you rewind to a few years ago, this “friend” could have been me talking. I asked her to describe her daily routine as far as diet and exercise and found out ...
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June 17, 2016 · Leave a Comment

Changing the Body Image Struggle for the Next Generation

I won’t lie—I will probably still be checking out the size of my love handles when I am 90 years old. It’s true that now, in my 30’s, I exercise for my mental and physical health more than for my body image, BUT make no mistake, I do love all of the visible benefits of physical exercise. Stronger arms, a lifted booty, toned legs, glowing skin, improved running, and that every-day tasks like chasing my kids or climbing stairs are easier, to name a few.

What I have been ...
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June 15, 2016 · Leave a Comment

Spicy Chicken, Kale, and Quinoa Salad

This recipe for my healthy Spicy Chicken, Kale, and Quinoa Salad has become a staple in my meal plans this summer! Let’s break it down–spiciness from the hot sauce adds a TON of flavor, kale is one of my favorite superfoods, and quinoa adds even more protein and micronutrients to make this salad as healthy as it is tasty!

Let’s talk a little about the ...
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June 4, 2016 · Leave a Comment

Healthy Oatmeal Pancakes

Pancakes are a breakfast favorite at our house, and these have become my go-to when the request is made on short-notice, or at 5:38am, like it was this morning. They meet my requirements of being fast, only needing ingredients that I almost always have on hand, and of course are kid-friendly. Bonus that they can be whipped up when you are barely awake.

The heart-healthy oatmeal helps the fullness factor, since it adds fiber and complex carbohydrates. And if you ...
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May 27, 2016 · Leave a Comment

My Hearty Meal Plan

Today I got to write a guest post about one of my passions–meal planning! I am so excited for you all to check out an example of one of the meal plans in the rotation for my family. This is also one of the things I do to help my friends and clients–I make simple, balanced meal plans that are easy to prep, delicious, and can be tweaked to meet your specific nutrition goals.

This ...
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May 26, 2016 · Leave a Comment

Spring Salad

With Spring-time in the air, and my asparagus growing abundantly in the garden, I love to make this simple, healthy salad for my family. I love it because it is easy to make, nutritious, kid-and-husband approved and is good hot or cold, making it ideal to prepare a huge bowl and eat it throughout the week.

I don’t know if you can technically call this a recipe, but this is how I make this awesome meal-in-itself salad. Feel free to customize it to your ...
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May 23, 2016 · Leave a Comment

“Just”–That Four-Letter Word

Take the word “Just” out of your vocabulary!!

I am “just” a small-town Nebraska girl.

I am training to run “just” a half-marathon.

I am “just” a friend.

I am “just” a fitness instructor.

I am “just” a stay-at-home-mom.

I could go on and on.

But now say it with me:

I am a small-town Nebraska girl.

I am training to run a half-marathon.

I am a friend.

I am a fitness instructor.

I am a ...
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May 15, 2016 · Leave a Comment

Gratitude for Growers

I believe in the power that gratitude has to change our perspective.

Tonight I was overcome with gratitude, and I’ll tell you why. As I drove home tonight at 9:45 PM, I couldn’t help but notice all the tractors still in the fields. I know those farmers have been up since before sunrise and here they are still tirelessly working to get crops in the ground, trying to beat the rain.

But when I see those tractors going through the fields with the glow of their headlights ...
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May 9, 2016 · Leave a Comment

Michaela’s Famous Guacamole

After many requests, here is the recipe for my easy famous guacamole!

My friend Terryn made her delicious Carne Asada Tacos last week and told me she made my often-requested Guacamole, so I knew I had better make her tacos ASAP! They looked so good AND I decided since I would be making it, I should make and share my Guacamole recipe for you all to enjoy too!

They’re a ...
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